Kidwell succeeds Mike McNeel, who will retire after 11 years with the buying group.
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Leading new product development falls under the individual’s multiple responsibilities.
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Darden Restaurants today announced that it has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group, owner and operator of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The transaction is valued at $715 million. Darden—parent company of LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Olive Garden, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V’s—says the…
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Total utility costs have gone up, along with food and labor costs, for many foodservice operators. Overall, operators spent much more to run their restaurants in 2022 than they did in 2019, according to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry 2023 report. To reduce utility costs and improve the bottom line, Jeff…
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A restaurant with a display kitchen, a street-facing cocktail lounge and an abundance of event space welcome guests at the hotel.
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With the start of a fresh month, Red Robin has made a fresh start, with a trio of appointments to its executive leadership team. Here are the details on the individuals and their roles: Kevin Mayer: Mayer, formerly EVP, chief marketing officer and chief growth officer of BJ’s Restaurants, joins Red Robin as its chief…
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Two executives replace Andy Wiederhorn as co-CEOs, effective this Friday.
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After inking the first international deal for Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone in the Republic of India in late 2022, the brands are doubling down—this time in the Philippines. The latest deal is a 50-unit master franchise agreement with VIVA International Food & Restaurants, a subsidiary of VIVA Group of Companies. The brands’ introductions are…
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The deal brings nearly 300 quick-service restaurants to the group, which also includes Logan’s Roadhouse.
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Lakeside Mfg. announced the unexpected death of its executive vice president, Kevin Vigeant. Vigeant, who passed on April 27, spent 12 years with Lakeside and more than 25 years in foodservice. “He has been an industry leader and friend, and will be greatly missed,” says a company statement. “Our sincerest sympathy and support goes to…
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